Alexander Aurrichio photos

June 11, 2020

Alexander Aurrichio, a former three-sport standout at Half Hollow Hills West High School, became a star in Australian Rules Football and was known affectionately as “The Rooch.” He died Monday night in a cycling accident in Australia’s Northern Territory at age 30.

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Alexander Aurrichio as a member of the Southport Sharks in Australian Rules Football.

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Alexander Aurrichio, right, playing Australian Rules Football for the Waratahs Football Club.

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Alex Aurrichio, with his father, Lou, and mother, Jill, in Australia.

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Alex Aurrichio, center, with family members in Australia.

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Alexander Aurrichio and his father, Lou, after an Australian Rules Football game.

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Hills West goalie Alexander Aurrichio holds up his team's trophy in celebration after defeating Massapequa, 1-0, in the Class AA Long Island boys soccer championship on Nov. 11, 2007.

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Alexander Aurrichio hits a two-run double for Hills West against Riverhead on April 2, 2008.

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Alexander Aurrichio of Half Hollow Hillls West Soccer on December 6, 2007.

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Hills West keeper Alexander Aurrichio dives for a loose ball on Nov. 5, 2007.

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Half Hollow Hills West's Alex Aurrichio, was the winner of the Dellacave Award as the best male athlete in Suffolk on June 8, 2008.